A golden 'Masterpiece'

Madonna's song "Masterpiece" from her romantic drama "W.E." was named best original song at the 2012 Golden Globes. But the song was not eligible for the equivalent prize at the following month's Academy Awards ceremony, however -- evidently it was placed too far into the movie's end credits to qualify for an Oscar.

Madonna's song "Masterpiece" from her romantic drama "W.E." was named best original song at the 2012 Golden Globes. But the song was not eligible for the equivalent prize at the following month's Academy Awards ceremony, however -- evidently it was placed too far into the movie's end credits to qualify for an Oscar. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Madonna's song "Masterpiece" from her romantic drama "W.E." was named best original song at the 2012 Golden Globes. But the song was not eligible for the equivalent prize at the following month's Academy Awards ceremony, however -- evidently it was placed too far into the movie's end credits to qualify for an Oscar.Al Seib / Los Angeles Times